The overdue release of dozens of refugees from immigration detention is a very welcome glimmer of humanity in Australia\u2019s refugee policy, Greens Immigration Spokesperson Senator Nick McKim says.
\n\u201cThese men have been through so much for so long, and for them now to be able to breathe free air is a wonderful step forward for them,\u201d Senator McKim said.
\n\u201cThere are still over 150 people who suffered through years of offshore detention detained in Australia. They should also be immediately released.\u201d
\n\u201cThose released today, and those still in detention, deserved freedom and safety a long time ago. Now they need permanent protection, support in our community, and a pathway to Australian citizenship.\u201d
\n\u201cThere was never a legitimate reason for their detention, and it\u2019s time to write the end of this dark chapter in our country\u2019s story.\u201d
\n\u201cSpecial thanks go to the many Australian people who have protested this appalling situation.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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